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The conventional source–based power plants use MCFC for industrial and military applications. The electrolyte used in MCFC is a molten carbonate salt mixture immersed in ceramic matrix of beta alumina solid electrolyte. Because of its high operating temperature, metals are used as catalyst at the anode and cathode. It offers better efficiency when compared to PAFC which is around 65%. PAFC’s efficiency is only 30% to 40%.

Solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) and reversible fuel cells are the other types of fuel cell that are generally employed for various applications.